Description
Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Feta is a refreshing and vibrant dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings. Bursting with crisp cucumbers, tangy feta, and zesty red onions, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning. It’s the ultimate complement to grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own for a light meal. Whip it up for picnics or potlucks and watch as it quickly becomes a favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional), chopped
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers under cool water.
- Thinly slice cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.
- Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for about 10 minutes (optional).
- In a large bowl, combine cucumber slices, drained red onion, and crumbled feta.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
- If using fresh dill, sprinkle it over the salad before giving it another gentle stir.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg